Disapproval ˌdɪsəˈpruːvl Shook Head Looked Clothes Strong Noun

• disapproval of his methods
• to show/express disapproval
• he shook his head in disapproval.
• she looked at my clothes with disapproval.

disapproval

1. a feeling that you do not like an idea, an action or somebody’s behaviour because you think it is bad, not suitable or going to have a bad effect on somebody else
• opposite approval
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• disapproval of his methods
• to show/express disapproval
• He shook his head in disapproval.
• She looked at my clothes with disapproval.

Extra Examples

• Agatha took this as a sign of disapproval.
• Dr Ali gave a great sniff of disapproval.
• Early murmurs of disapproval were quickly silenced.
• Even at this distance she could sense his disapproval.
• Harold noted the boy’s earring with disapproval.
• Her face registered her disapproval.
• Her lip curled in disapproval.
• More than a hint of disapproval was in the boy’s voice.
• Seeing the look of disapproval on the doctor’s face, I put out my cigarette.
• Several countries have expressed their strong disapproval of the law.
• She was stiff with disapproval at the notion.
• The President’s disapproval rating has hit 55%.
• The decision met with widespread public disapproval.
• The latest poll has him at 47% approval and 49% disapproval.
• The students are showing their disapproval by refusing to attend lectures.
• There is strong social disapproval for these activities.
• There was a chorus of disapproval from the crowd.
• To mark his disapproval he refused to go to the wedding.
• his disapproval of Wallace’s conduct
• parental disapproval of smoking
• He shook his head in disapproval.
• Protesters took to the streets to express their disapproval.
• She looked at my clothes with disapproval.
• There was a look of strong disapproval on my parents’ faces.